On 12 November 2026, the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) hosted the 4th Regional Data Sharing Initiative (RDSI) Meeting of 2026, chaired by Mr. Kajonpat Maklin, Deputy Director General of CAAT. The meeting brought together representatives from civil aviation authorities of six countries across the Asia-Pacific region, including Indonesia (DGCA), Malaysia (CAAM), the Philippines (CAAP), Singapore (CAAS), Sri Lanka (CAASL), and Vietnam (CAAV), along with representatives from Australia (CASA) and Fiji as observers. The meeting aimed to facilitate the exchange of safety data and analyses of safety occurrences, while strengthening regional cooperation in monitoring and managing common aviation safety risks.
During the meeting, participants shared information on key aviation safety occurrences, including Ground Proximity Warning System (GPWS) alerts, runway incursions, wildlife hazards, Traffic Collision Avoidance System Resolution Advisories (TCAS RAs), and turbulence-related occurrences. Discussions also focused on identifying common contributing factors across participating States to promote mutual learning and support the development of collaborative approaches to safety risk mitigation.
In addition, participants exchanged experiences and good practices in developing Safety Data Collection and Processing Systems (SDCPS), as well as approaches to applying technology and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance safety data management and support aviation safety activities.
By hosting this meeting, CAAT reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening regional aviation safety cooperation through the exchange of safety data, experiences, and knowledge among participating States. These collaborative efforts aim to support the use of safety data for proactive hazard identification and safety risk management, contributing to the continuous improvement of civil aviation safety across the region.
